Attend a forum and have your say on Aboriginal policy

26-Jul-2012

Aboriginal people across NSW will be able to have their say on proposed reforms to Aboriginal policy at a series of upcoming community forums, Minister
for Aboriginal Affairs Victor Dominello announced today.

Mr Dominello said the Ministerial Taskforce on Aboriginal Affairs will hold nine community forums in late August and early September for people to have
their say on specific ideas under consideration by the taskforce, which includes seven Ministers and Aboriginal leaders.

"The NSW Government is committed to working in partnership with Aboriginal people, which means listening to and learning from Aboriginal communities,"
Mr Dominello said.

"In January and February, the taskforce held community forums around the State and received thousands of comments on how the NSW Government can improve
outcomes for Aboriginal communities in the areas of education and training, employment and service delivery.

"Over the last six months, we've carefully considered what Aboriginal communities have said and this has guided the development of several proposals in
those areas.

"In August we're going back out to communities for a second round of consultations, so people can comment on our proposals and help shape their continuing
development," he said.

Mr Dominello said the taskforce will release a progress report, which outlines the specific ideas under consideration, before the community forums get
underway.

There will also be a survey - available online and at the forums - for people to give their feedback on the proposals.

"Whether you're a school student, a job seeker, or a local business owner - I encourage everyone to come along to a forum and have your say," Mr Dominello
said.

The progress report and survey will be posted on the Aboriginal Affairs NSW website when available.

For more information or to register to receive a copy of the progress report as soon as it becomes available, please email taskforce@dhs.nsw.gov.au or call 9219 0702.